Network Engineer Level 5

Network Engineer Level 5

Location: Woodlawn MD (Hybrid)

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Network Engineer Level 5 on behalf of our client in Woodlawn MD. This role is ideal for a highly experienced networking professional with deep expertise in enterprise network architecture cybersecurity and Cisco technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing implementing securing and optimizing complex network infrastructures while supporting mission-critical operations in a large-scale enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design implement and maintain enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions.

• Analyze network infrastructure and recommend enhancements to improve performance reliability scalability and security.

• Develop network architecture documentation implementation plans and technical specifications.

• Evaluate networking technologies software releases and system configurations to identify vulnerabilities and performance issues.

• Configure manage and support technologies including VPNs Network Admission Control (NAC) Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Nexus Cisco ASR and related networking platforms.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for network administration monitoring and performance management.

• Monitor network performance and proactively identify troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

• Support large-scale network upgrades migrations and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

• Provide Tier III technical support and serve as a subject matter expert for network-related incidents and escalations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams stakeholders and technical leadership to ensure successful project delivery.

• Mentor team members and communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 14 years of relevant experience including at least 5 years designing and engineering complex network systems; OR

  • Masters degree with 12 years of relevant experience; OR

  • Ph.D. with 9 years of relevant experience; OR

  • Equivalent combination of education and extensive professional experience.

• Cisco CCIE certification or equivalent expert-level Cisco certification.

• Additional CCIE or CCDE certification required.

• Extensive experience with:

  • Enterprise LAN technologies and architectures

  • Ethernet and wireless networking

  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

  • 802.1X authentication

  • Enterprise routing and switching technologies

• Strong knowledge of network security principles best practices and risk mitigation strategies.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCIE certification in the Security domain.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco NX-OS Cisco ISE and SD-WAN technologies.

• Experience supporting large-scale Cisco enterprise environments.

• Knowledge of WAN technologies IP routing protocols and network optimization.

• Understanding of server connectivity virtualization platforms and Storage Area Networks (SAN).

• Experience with public and private cloud networking services.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers the chance to work on complex enterprise-scale networking initiatives contribute to critical infrastructure modernization efforts and collaborate with highly skilled technical professionals in a dynamic environment.